Background Transfusion-transmitted infections are a major problem associated with blood
transfusion. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and trends of HBV, HCV and …

Introduction The nationwide epidemiological research of transfusion-transmitted diseases is
relevant since the information provided by blood banks makes possible the knowledge of …

Abstract Introduction: Hepatitis B and C are among the most important transfusion-
transmitted infections and sources of liver diseases worldwide. In Veracruz, Mexico, liver …

Background: In spite of the progress made in the prevention of transfusion-transmitted
infections over the last years, these still occur. It was considered that infection by hepatitis B …

Obtaining blood which is safe for transfusions is one of the principal challenges in the health
systems of developing countries. Supply of contaminated blood increases morbidity …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the seroprevalence of markers of transfusion
transmissible infections in donors of a blood bank in Medellin, Colombia, beteween 2007 …

Resumen CARRETO-VELEZ, Miguel Angel; CARRADA-BRAVO, Teodoro y MARTINEZ-
MAGDALENO, Angel. Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV in blood donors in Irapuato …

Objective To ascertain the prevalence of Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C and Human-
Immunodeficiency-Virus (HIV) markers among altruistic blood donors. Place Blood bank of a …

Background Blood transfusion is considered a potential risk factor for transmission of life-
threatening viral infections, including HIV, HCV and HBV infections. This study was …

Background: Monitoring infectivity markers in multi-transfused patients is an important
indicator of the efficiency and quality of testing in blood centers. This study is part of a …